Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new pact with the low-lying island country of Tuvalu, allowing residents facing displacement from climate change the ability to resettle in Australia.
    • OptionalEnglish
      -2•1 year ago

      Yes because they’re too scared to, or otherwise prevented / forbidden / directed not to, say it themselves.

      Congratulations on finding the big secret reason, “because it’s a direct quote”. Also - fun fact - it’s not quoted in the article. Search for it.

      • @killeronthecorner@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3•1 year ago

        “Its very existence is threatened. I believe developed nations have a responsibility to provide assistance and that is precisely what we are doing.”

    • amiganEnglish
      -2•1 year ago

      Shush, you’re not helping the cause of indignant virtue signalling.